Danny Stone

KNew Me is a powerful book of perseverance written by ten men who got knocked down but didn't stay down, they got back up.

The ten authors come from different backgrounds, however, came together to write this very important book to help men and boys breakthrough barriers and step into their greatness.

Meet the Authors:

Danny Stone

Danny is an author, speaker, success coach, teacher, and community servant that has dedicated his life to helping people see possibilities and take massive action to change their lives. His book, “You Have the Keys, Now Drive” has garnered readers from seven countries thus far. As a seasoned facilitator and speaker, he has delivered hundreds of engaging keynote speeches and seminars on various personal development topics from finding your true purpose, to defining your success, to being the driver of your life.

Currently, he is working as an advisor and community leader with Zero Gun Violence Movement, a community organization dedicated to ending gun violence in the Greater Toronto Area. His passion is mentoring youth and adults who are seeking more happiness, success and fulfillment. Danny’s mission is to teach people how to create more freedom and abundance in their lives.

Website: iamDannyStone.com

Social Media: @iamDannyStone

Jeff A.D. Martin

As a result of Jeff A.D. Martin’s work as an empowerment speaker, author of a critically acclaimed children’s book, the face of exceedingly shared social media motivational videos and host of a globally downloaded podcast, Jeff has inspired many to step through their biggest fears, pursue their most unnerving passions and find their life’s purpose. Jeff is an award winning international public speaking contest winner and simply wants to see people step into their greatness!

Website: Jeffadmartin.com

Social media: @jeffadmartin

Keith Hill Jr.

Keith Hill Jr. was born in Toronto, Canada and has a varied background and skill set. As a writer, in 2016, Keith wrote and self-published “Fighting Fear & Doing Discipline” - a book about discipline and courage being keys to success. This led to keynote speaking engagements at several high schools and universities. He uses his eclectic background and the lessons he unpacks in his book, as the backdrop for his speaking engagements.

Always one to evolve and push boundaries, Keith wrote and produced a TV pilot called “Ray & Nephew” released independently in 2019.

As a legal professional, Keith recently served as the Legal Accounting Professor at George Brown College. Currently, Keith manages his own legal accounting company, “Bookkeeping Matters”.

IG: keithhill.jr

Jelani Daniel

As an avid entrepreneur for the past 14 years, and the voice of mastery, Jelani has reached and encouraged large audiences, making it to the Amazon Best Sellers list, lending an empowering voice to all generations.

With his wife and three lovely children by his side, Jelani has become a well-known speaker throughout his community and global audiences. “Forward March”, a movement founded by Jelani, stipulates the importance of being our best selves and helping one another no matter our race, gender, income or status. As he continues his mission, Jelani’s influence is both heard and felt; he is the voice of mastering our greatest destiny.

Nicholas Barham

Nicholas continues to give back to the community through his efforts with Brothers from the 6, a community based organization created to empower and support the lives of youth in Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area. He currently works for the York Region District School Board as a Child and Youth Worker and volunteers as an assistant basketball coach, striving to be the support to students he works with that he needed as a student. Nicholas currently resides in Whitby Ontario with his wife and young King Bryce.

Randell Adjei

Randell Adjei is an entrepreneur, speaker and spoken word practitioner who uses his gifts to empower through Edutainment. He is the founder of one of Toronto's largest youth led initiatives: Reaching Intelligent Souls Everywhere (R.I.S.E Edutainment). In 2018, R.I.S.E received the Toronto Arts Foundation’s, Mayor’s Youth Arts Award.

Randell is the author of “I am Not my struggles,” a powerful Anthology released in 2018.

Highly decorated, Randell was the 2015 Best Spoken Word recipient for the Black Canadian Awards and was also named 2015’s Torontonian of the Year by one of Canada’s national broadcast channels. Due to his continuous community and mentorship work, Randell was also recognized as a Local Hero in 2017 by the NOW Magazine,

Website: Randelladjei.com

Social Media: @randelladjei

Jermaine Spence

Jermaine Spence works as a Community Support worker for the Canadian Mental health Association in Peel, which is within the Greater Toronto area. Jermaine is also the founder and operator of a social initiative called “Hope Endoors Community Services”, which provides transitional housing support for men suffering from mental health and addictions issues. Jemaine is an ordained pastor and serves as the Young Adult Pastor of Dayspring Church in Brampton Ontario.

Chris Duff

Christopher Duff is a speaker, entrepreneur and youth advocate fiercely committed to helping young people thrive in life and become the best version of themselves. He is the founder and president of Inspired Initiatives Inc. - a grassroots youth development firm that works to help young people develop the skills, knowledge, and competencies needed to thrive in the 21st Century.

Through his work, he has inspired tens of thousands of youth globally and works with the top school boards across Canada. He is also the co-founder of The Brilliance Academy, which is a social enterprise on a mission to change the face of education by making school a place to discover your true identity, explore your human potential and illuminate your genius within.

Jamal Campbell

Since selected in the 2016 CFL draft to play for his home city Toronto Argonauts Football Club, Jamal Campbell is not only a recent graduate of York University earning his BA with honours in Sociology, Jamal is also a 2017 Grey Cup Champion, who uses his blessings to reach the Youth of Toronto.

Jamal is the recipient of the 2017 Toronto Urban Hero Award for his contributions to youth in sport. In 2019, he received the Rotary Club Youth Impact Award. Jamal believes that every child deserves the opportunity to succeed in life. He mentors youth on the importance of education, working hard and staying focused on one's goals to reach one's success.

Social Media: @hestootall

Dr. Joseph Acquaye

Joseph Acquaye is a Ghanaian-Canadian born and raised in Rexdale, ON. He attended St. Basil-the-Great College school and after some initial difficulties, he graduated as Athlete of the Year, Top All-round male and Valedictorian. He then attended the University of Toronto where he graduated with a degree in Physical Education and Health and participated on the Varsity Track and Field team. He continued his post-graduate studies at York University. He then attended medical school at Meharry Medical College where he graduated as president of the Medical School Honor Society. He is currently completing his residency in urology at the University of Minnesota Medical Center. He currently lives in Minneapolis with his wife and son.